Chapter 46 - Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Anti diuretic hormone
- what are you monitoring ?
A
- Fluid status
- Urinary output
2
Q
Name 2 disorders caused by excess ADH.
A
- HYPERvolemia ( too much fluid in the body )
- SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate anti diuretic hormone secretion)
3
Q
Name 2 disorders caused by deficient ADH secretion.
A
- HYPOvolemia ( decreased volume of liquid in the body )
- diabetes insipidus
4
Q
Growth hormone
- what should you monitor?
- what are you teaching ?
A
1.) blood glucose and electrolytes.
2.) advise athletes not to take bc of side effects,
Suggest patient or family monitor growth
5
Q
Corticotropin
What are you monitoring?
A
Weight gain
Edema
Growth
Electrolytes (closely)
6
Q
DECREASE in thyroid hormone secretion
A
Hypothyroidism
7
Q
Overactive thyroid gland
A
Hyperthyroidism
8
Q
What does the parathyroid gladness do ?
A
Maintain calcium levels
